i first used wordpress in 2008 and shortly thereafter i began to realize how versatile it could be. i’ve been hacking on, or using wordpress one way or another ever since. the community around wordpress amazes me and i’m honored to be part of it. this year i opened up my own independent, little shop called werpo, where i create wordpress solutions for businesses and non-profits.

my wife karen and i have two kids and we live in shoreview. i’ve got a thing for writing in lower case, even when spelling wordpress. you might have me pegged if you say i have an incurable dependency to classic rock and the likes of zeppelin, black sabbath, and dylan, but i’m making an effort to discover new music. i’m a bit proud that my kids are now the ones telling me to turn that noise down. i’m ev curious and see an electric vehicle in my future. green tea is my thing, no coffee. twins fan, win or lose and lose and lose…. some day i’m going to play more golf!